Financing October 2020

Missouri S&T Announces $300M Gift

Missouri University of Science and Technology is planning to use a $300 million gift to establish a new school, develop new research areas, and provide scholarships and fellowships.

Health Care October 2020

In-School Teaching Experiment?

Around a dozen Washington, D.C., charter schools are offering in-person instruction for select groups of students. This move is being dubbed a teaching experiment in the age of COVID.

Legal October 2020

Amy Coney Barrett's Notable Opinions, Votes

What are Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s opinions on abortion, sexual assault on campus, guns, immigration and employment discrimination?

Global October 2020

Where Do Trump And Biden Stand On The Issues?

The follow is a breakdown of President Donald Trump and Joe Biden’s positions on issues, including education, the economy, taxes, health care, coronavirus, abortion and trade.

Health Care October 2020

How Long Can A COVID-19 Illness Last?

According to WHO recovering from COVID-19 usually takes two to six weeks. Ongoing symptoms, however, can last for months and long-term complications can include heart inflammation.

Legal October 2020

Supreme Court Halts Census

How accurate will the 2020 Census count be? Adding to concerns regarding such things as dropped quality control procedures and pending lawsuits is the latest Supreme Court ruling.

Legal October 2020

Vote On Barrett's Nomination Set For Oct. 22

Will Amy Coney Barrett replace the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the Supreme Court before the Nov. 3 election? And how would this impact issues like health care and abortion?

Health Care October 2020

Does The Flu Vaccine Help With COVID-19?

While the flu vaccine does not protect against COVID-19, the CDC recommends the flu vaccine for everyone starting at 6 months of age.

Health Care October 2020

Study: 4 Drugs Have Little To No Effect On COVID

A six-month trial has found remdesivir, hydroxychloroquine, lopinavir/ritonavir and interferon have “little to no effect” on the recovery or survival of those infected with COVID.

Global October 2020

More Than 17M Americans Have Already Voted

With millions of Americans casting their ballots for the upcoming election, experts are predicting a record 150 million votes may be cast for the 2020 election.

Global October 2020

World’s Confirmed COVID-19 Cases Pass 40M

According to Johns Hopkins University, worldwide confirmed COVID-19 cases have exceeded 40 million. The actual number of cases is likely to be far higher due in part to testing issues.

Hispanic Community October 2020

Puerto Rico Becomes Crucial To US Election

A strategy being employed by both the Democratic and the Republican presidential campaigns is to try to rally people living in Puerto Rico to influence their stateside families.

Financing October 2020

University Receives $60M For Business School

A South Carolina businessman donated $60 million to Clemson University. The gift will fund programs and scholarships, as well as go towards construction of the new business college.

Global October 2020

Deadline Looms; COVID Relief Deal May Be Far Off

Will there be a new coronavirus relief package before the Nov. 3 election? And if the new package isn’t passed before the 2020 Election, then when will it be passed?

Health Care October 2020

More COVID Restrictions For Colleges

Washington state colleges and universities must provide quarantine facilities for students who are exposed to COVID-19. There have been 35 outbreaks at higher ed schools statewide.